Doing Business in Oregon Resources

Look below for a list of recruiting resources. Click on the headings for more information, or visit one of our WorkSource Oregon centers where we have knowledgable staff that can assist you and recommend relevant services for your business needs. Come see us today! WorkSource Oregon Center Locations

Business Incentives

Oregon offers globally competitive tax incentives to help encourage businesses to locate in Oregon, and exisiting Oregon businesses to grow and prosper. Visit this page on the Business Oregon website for information on: Enterprise Zones, The Oregon Investment Advantage, Strategic Investment Program, Research Tax Credits, Construction-in-Process, Film and Video incentives. This page also includes information on renewable energy incentives and policies.

View this page from the Oregon Employment Department's website for information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

The Oregon Advantage

The Oregon Advantage is a website that illustrates the numerous competitive advantages Oregon offers companies worldwide.

Businesses will find a comprehensive list of business-friendly resources available from various levels of government and ways to connect with experts in their local area for their business needs. New and updated content includes:

The Oregon Advantage: Critical information about Oregon’s competitive business environment, linked to a searchable database of available certified industrial properties with an intake form where site selectors can communicate directly with Oregon’s national recruitment manager.

More Business Support: A list of organizations at the local, regional, state and federal level that offer economic development resources to Oregon companies.

For existing companies, these web-based resources make it easier to see what tools are available to help them grow. For site selectors looking for an ideal business location, they can access a single location to get all the information they need.

Grow Your Business: Additional and updated content showcasing the services and tools available from Business Oregon to help existing Oregon companies grow their business here in Oregon.

Diverse Abilities Resources

The Job Accommodation Network is the leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Trusted consultants provide free consulting services for all employers, regardless of the size of an employer's workforce. One-on-one consultations cover all aspects of job accommodations including the process, ideas, product vendors, resource referrals and ADA compliance assistance.

Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The employer resources section has information about recruiting, hiring and retaining people with disabilities, as well as the many talents and contributions that employees with disabilities can bring to the workplace. Visit this site to also find information about assistive technologies, job accommodations, tax incentives, occupational safety and laws that protect the rights of workers with disabilities.